Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Visalia
The median dentist earns $214,950 a year in the Visalia metro, with the middle half between $136,210 and $216,600.[1]
25th percentile
$136,210
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$214,950
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$216,600
Upper end of the middle half
Visalia runs about 30% higher than the California median and ranks 3rd of 24 California metros. It is about 26% higher than the national median.
Visalia pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,620 | $74,510 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $136,210 | $124,470 | $125,710 |
| Median | $214,950 | $165,950 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $216,600 | $213,260 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $265,250 | $272,730 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $186,050 | $170,690 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Visalia: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Visalia?
The median dentist salary in the Visalia metro area is $214,950, with the middle half earning between $136,210 and $216,600 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $77,620 at the 10th percentile to $265,250 at the 90th.
Is Visalia higher or lower than the rest of California?
Visalia runs about 30% higher than the California state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 24 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Visalia compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Visalia is about 26% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Visalia area?
BLS estimates 170 dentists were employed in the Visalia metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.28, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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